Like an angry bee, memory of harm repeatedly stings. But when we cultivate compassionate toward those who have harmed us, we remove the stinger from the flesh and the mind.
2006-10-26 09:14:02 · 11 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Sounds like a load of crap to me. If a burglar broke into my house and killed my wife I wouldn't give a toss what drove him to it. Understanding and empathizing with his tormented life wouldn't take the pain of my loss away. Anyone who claims that they forgive people who commit atrocities against them is a coward who is hiding from their own pain because they cannot deal with it.
2006-10-26 09:23:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seeing that a bee can only sting once, and any B.... that stung me would not get a second chance, I would suggest that once I had removed the stinger from the flesh, it (the sting) would remain in my mind, but the B.... that did it would be promptly forgotten.
Therefore, my opinion is, the statement is Hokum..........
2006-10-26 09:23:49 · answer #2 · answered by thomasrobinsonantonio 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not about cultivating compassion for the bee, it's about learning the lesson. When you extract the message from the bee sting, it won't be presented again for another go at you!
2006-10-26 09:24:04 · answer #3 · answered by MyPreshus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's NHBaritone talking about bees and stingers.
2006-10-26 09:18:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the same lesson Jesus taught about turning the other cheek. If you live in the past, you're not living in the present and negating your future.
Peace.
2006-10-26 09:18:49 · answer #5 · answered by luvwinz 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Wisdom my friend!Anger has power over you. If you forgive and show compassion, it takes the power away from anger.
2006-10-26 09:22:07 · answer #6 · answered by Piper 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like wisdom to me.
2006-10-26 09:18:01 · answer #7 · answered by daisyk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
And if we don't learn from experience we are eliminated from the gene pool.
2006-10-26 09:18:35 · answer #8 · answered by ... 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
'AND WHENEVER YOU STAND PRAYING , IF YOU HAVE ANYTHING AGAINST ANYONE, FORGIVE HIM, THAT YOUR FATHER IN HEAVEN MAY ALSO FORGIVE YOU YOUR TRESPASSES." MARK 11:25
"BUT I SAY TO YOU, LOVE YOUR ENEMIES, BLESS THOSE THAT CURSE YOU, DO GOOD TO THOSE THAT HATE YOU, AND PRAY FOR THOSE WHO SPITEFULLY USE YOU AND PERSECUTE YOU." MATT5:44
AS YE SOW SO SHALL YE REAP GAL6:7
GOD BLESS
2006-10-26 09:52:01 · answer #9 · answered by thewindowman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I agree!!, Hate only breeds more hate!!
2006-10-26 09:32:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋